Mustafa Aljundi
Special Counsel
Norton Rose Fulbright (Middle East) LLP
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Biography
Mustafa Aljundi is a dispute resolution lawyer based in Dubai.
Mustafa has experience in all forms of dispute resolution including litigation, mediation and arbitration as well as general commercial dispute resolution with a particular specialism in commercial fraud. He has extensive experience of urgent applications for freezing injunctions and ancillary relief and in the recovery of assets in the UAE and the DIFC.
Mustafa also advises on and conducts corporate internal investigations, and has extensive knowledge of the practicalities of dealing with regional regulators and governmental authorities.
Professional experience
Collapse all- LLB Bachelor of Laws - Nottingham Trent University, UK
- Legal Practice Course - Nottingham Law School, UK
- Attorney at Law, admitted in New York 2018
Advising:
- The claimant, a high-net worth individual - on a JV dispute against a US contractor regarding operations in Iraq, ICC Arbitration
- The claimant, a Saudi Arabian pharmaceuticals distribution business - on a dispute against UAE joint venture partner, DIFC-LCIA Arbitration
- The defendant, a Saudi Arabian conglomerate - on commercial litigation against Kuwaiti oil and gas company, English & Dubai Courts
- The claimant, a NYSE-listed manufacturer - on a commercial agency dispute, Abu Dhabi Courts
- The claimant, a Chinese electrical appliances producer - on a commercial agency dispute, Dubai Courts
- The claimant, a global F&B industry investor - on a commercial fraud and asset recovery dispute, DIFC Courts
- The claimant, an international bank - on a commercial fraud dispute against UAE PEP, Dubai Courts
- An international secured identification services provider - conducting an internal review following questions regarding a withheld payment in the UAE and concerns from one of its suppliers
- An international flight training company - conducting an internal review following allegations of harassment and bullying
- Investigating and acting for US-based specialty chemicals manufacturer in terminating relationship with exclusive UAE agent following adverse findings of GO bribery
- Drafting ABC, CFT and other regulatory compliance documentation on behalf of a multinational pharmaceutical company
- Conducting internal investigation on behalf of a multinational pharmaceutical company, including 120 independent cases of bribery and corruption across the company’s operations in Iraq, Lebanon, Algeria, Turkey, the UAE and KSA
- Advising European bank on $250m civil fraud case before Dubai Courts
- Acting for European recycling corporation in implementing a Middle East-wide redundancy and employee restructuring program
- Advising a multinational bank on #MeToo internal investigation, and assisting bank with remediation including re-drafting compliance documents, and delivering training
- Delivering ABC and AML training to Middle East aviation technology manufacturer employees
- Drafting employment regulations and template contract agreements for a multinational oil & gas company
Member of the New York State Bar Association
- Arabic
- English
Insights
Emerging Recognition of “Without Prejudice” in UAE Law: Recent Developments
Publication | November 06, 2024
DIFC court-appointed receiverships: A new means of effective asset recovery and enforcement of a foreign judgment in the Dubai International Financial Centre
Publication | October 11, 2024